Nobody plans on getting in accident. We all just hop in our cars, hit the road and hope for the best. But with so many moving parts on the road and because other drivers may not have the best driving skills or worse, are impaired or texting, accidents are bound to happen. In fact, statistics say that the average American will be involved in about 4 accidents in their lifetime. 

Immediately after an accident the most important thing to do is get checked out by a Doctor. Your physical and mental health is most important. Once the dust settles a little, you should contact an attorney. An injury attorney will help you assess what needs to be done and gather the necessary information. 

Your injury attorney will help you deal with insurance companies. This goes for your insurance company or the other party’s insurance company. They will then help you file a legal claim if this needs to be done.

“People in no-fault states like Florida are instructed to contact their own insurance and make a claim,” said Angela, an injury attorney in Melbourne, FL. “Their insurance will then contact other insurance companies to recoup the money that they paid out to you. It’s also a great idea to have a strong uninsured motorists policy. You want to be covered for the full amount should the other person not have insurance of their own.”

It’s usually a good idea to keep a post-accident journal so that no details get lost in all the mayhem. Write down what happened before, during and after the accident. Take pics of the crash scene as well. Being prepared is the best way to move forward with a legal case should it come to that.